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English Tip of the Week
Clearing Up Confusing Words
Many words in English cause confusion because they sound or look alike. Here are a few rules to help you with some common but tricky words.
Rule 1: The word accept means to agree; to receive.
The word except means but, with the exception that.
Examples:
I accept your apology.
I love all cars except the Hummer.
Rule 2: The word allusion means an indirect mention of something.
The word illusion means false perception.
Examples:
In her novel, the author made an allusion to her own childhood. OR The author alluded to her own childhood.
The magician created the illusion that the rabbit disappeared right before our eyes.
Rule 3: The word complement means completing part.
The word compliment means praise.
Examples:
Their algebra textbook won awards because her math skills complemented his writing skills beautifully.
I want to compliment you on your beautiful singing voice.
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Pop Quiz
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I cannot accept/except the fact that he doesn't want to invest in real estate with me.
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Einstein was the first scientist to point out that the perception of time as linear is an allusion/illusion.
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My husband gave me such a nice complement/compliment when he said that my proofreading skills were as sharp as his editor's.
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Correction
Thanks to alert reader Meliss S. for noting an error in last week's newsletter, "Problems with Prepositions." In the second example, the word on is not functioning as a preposition in the sentence How many of you can I count on? In this case, count on is a verb phrase.
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Wordplay
Thanks to reader Rick B. for submitting these actual carelessly worded signs. Part 1 of a multi-part series.
TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW.
In a Laundromat:
AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES:
PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT
In a department store:
BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS
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Answers to Pop Quiz
Correct answers are indicated in bold type and by an asterisk (*).
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I cannot *accept/except the fact that he doesn't want to invest in real estate with me.
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Einstein was the first scientist to point out that the perception of time as linear is an allusion/*illusion.
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My husband gave me such a nice complement/*compliment when he said that my proofreading skills were as sharp as his editor's.
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